Montclair Book Essay Contest 2014--Deadline Extended to April 1

MONTCLAIR BOOK ESSAY CONTEST 2014--Deadline Extended to April 1.
Sponsored by the Center for Writing Excellence

ESSAY PROMPT

In May 2001, a group of 26 men
attempted to cross the border into the desert of southern Arizona, through the
deadliest region of the continent, a place called the Devil’s Highway.They were led by a “coyote” who abandoned
them.Only 12 survived.Luis Alberto Urrea explores the politics and
policies that can lead to such tragedy, including the personal and social costs
of illegal immigration. But at its heart, The Devil’s Highway is the story of a
journey in the hopes of starting a better or different life.The book also presents the metaphor of
invisible borders.

Consider these questions as you
write an essay about crossing borders in your own or your family’s life.What borders, real or metaphorical, have you
crossed?How have they challenged
you?What aspects of The Devil’s Highway
connect to your experience with crossing borders, visible or invisible?How do borders separate people?How can we bridge them?What meaning does your story have for others?

Eligible contestants: Open to all undergraduates enrolled at Montclair State
University during the Fall 2013 or Spring 2014 semester

Prizes:
1 winner will receive $100
2 runner ups will receive $25 each

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, April 1, 2014

How to Submit: Send an electronic copy to cwe@mail.montclair.edu
and in the subject line enter “Montclair Book Essay Contest.” In the
email message, indicate the college or school in which you enrolled, the degree
for which you are a candidate, and when you expect to graduate. If you
have not yet declared a major, please indicate that as well. Entries must includea separate title page with your name, essay
title, and contact information: phone number, email address, and mailing
address. Entries without these requirements will not be accepted.